Commercial Lighting Technician - Traveling

Reliable Electric and Lighting Inc•Kansas City, MO

21h

About The Position

Reliable Electric and Lighting, Inc. is seeking experienced Traveling Commercial Lighting Technician to lead large-scale interior and exterior lighting retrofit projects for national commercial retail clients. This role is ideal for a hands-on field leader with 5–10 years of commercial lighting retrofit experience who thrives in fast-paced, travel-based environments.

Requirements

5–10 years of commercial lighting experience, primarily retail retrofits
Prior experience as a Foreman or Lead Technician preferred
Strong knowledge of interior and exterior lighting systems
Proven leadership and crew management skills
Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record
Ability to lift 50+ lbs, work at heights, and operate lifts and ladders

Nice To Haves

Excellent understanding of Electrical
Experience with national retail rollouts
Familiarity with boom lifts, scissor lifts, and bucket trucks
Experience with job reporting and time tracking

Responsibilities

Field Leadership & Execution
Lead and supervise traveling lighting crews on national retail retrofit projects
Serve as on-site foreman and primary field contact
Coordinate daily work plans, crew assignments, and workflow
Ensure projects are completed on time, within scope, and to company standards
Perform quality control inspections throughout project execution
Perform and oversee interior and exterior commercial lighting retrofits
LED fixture upgrades, parking lot lighting, pole lights, wall packs, canopy lighting
High-bay, low-bay, and emergency/egress lighting installations
Read and interpret lighting plans, layouts, and specifications
Troubleshoot electrical and lighting system issues
Ensure compliance with NEC and applicable local codes
Enforce Reliable Electric and Lighting safety policies and procedures
Conduct job safety briefings and ensure PPE usage
Maintain OSHA and site-specific safety compliance
Identify and mitigate job-site hazards
Extensive nationwide travel, often multi-week project runs
Ability to work overnight hours in active retail environments
Maintain professional communication with clients, store management, and project managers
Represent Reliable Electric and Lighting with professionalism and integrity